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Pondhawk Natural Area is an urban oasis in Boca Raton with free entry & book walk

Pondhawk Natural Area is among the delightful areas of wilderness within the urban and suburban fabric of South Florida. It’s open to the public for free. It includes wetlands and a fun StoryWalk and is in Boca Raton. For insider info, Lee Lietzke of Palm Beach County Department of Environmental Resources Management (ERM) offers his …

Miami-Dade fitness classes, yoga and events calendar

Here’s a calendar of fitness classes and events in and around Miami. Some are free and some charge a fee. You can also add your own fitness events to this calendar, including free yoga classes, running clubs, classes, bike rides and other fitness events. By adding your events, you will help us make this calendar …

The Moth: Miami StorySLAM

Head to the Sandrell Rivers Theater for the The Moth – Miami StorySLAM. The event is usually every other month, but the schedule varies. Each month has a theme and folks have to prepare a five-minute tale on that theme. Tickets are $15 and available online one week in advance. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., …

Free FIU Music Departmental Recital, Miami

Music students and faculty members will showcase their collaborative works in a free matinee recital and the public is invited to attend. What: FIU Music Departmental Recital When: Thursday, April 11, 2024, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. Where: Herbert and Nicole Wertheim Performing Arts Center, 10910 SW 17th St., Miami Each piece has been carefully …

Free and cheap things to do for Spring Break in Broward

Plenty of fun things to do with kids in Broward are free or relatively inexpensive. That’s perfect for enjoying Spring Break. Broward Libraries Broward libraries offer a wealth of free resources including birding gear, high-tech equipment and robotics. Libraries also offer entertainment and activities for kids, teenagers and adults. Browse events at different branches online. …

Coral Springs offers free and inexpensive exercise programs for seniors

Coral Springs residents who are over age 55 can choose from a variety of physical activities that are challenging and fun. The senior programs offered at the Coral Springs Senior Center at Sartory Hall, 10150  NW 29th St., are free or low cost. All new participants must check in at the Coral Springs Senior Center …

Get a free book every month for your kids

In a continued effort to promote literacy, The Children’s Trust has expanded its Book Club! Get free monthly books by mail for your child – from birth until their fifth birthday. (The program originally targeted just 3-year-olds.) To keep up with latest news, sign up for the daily South Florida on the Cheap newsletter. You can …

Enjoy free Miami-Dade library resources

Now’s the time to start learning about all that libraries can offer you. Whether you, your child or parent need entertainment, Miami-Dade County libraries offer their patrons apps and online resources for easily downloading everything from films to TV shows to e-books. All you need is your library number. Don’t have one? Get one free …

Hialeah Eats: Food trucks & night market

Are you looking for a break from cooking? Friday nights are tough, it’s the end of a long work week so why not turn to food trucks? The City of Hialeah’s got you covered on Friday, March 15 with the One Year Anniversary Celebration of their Hialeah Eats Food Trucks & Night Market happening from 6-10 …

Free: Documentary & VR experience, Miami

The Miami Museum of Contemporary Art of the African Diaspora (MoCAAD) presents Knight New Work, a virtual reality art exhibition and documentary featuring new work by visual artist Marielle Plaisir. What: Premiere of “The Day I Heard the Sounds of the World” When: Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 7 to 9:30 p.m. Where: Black Archives …

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